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Hidden True Crime, explores the hidden motives behind unimaginable crimes, while examining our deepest fears along the way. Join us on a journey into the darkest recesses of the human mind and the unconscious motivations that drive human behaviors, both good and bad, in order to understand the world and ourselves. Pull up a chair at our dinner table as the dynamic husband and wife duo of Dr. John Matthias, a forensic psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes. What are they hiding? What are they hiding from? What remains hidden?
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About Hidden True Crime
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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Susan Hendricks joins Lauren for a post CrimeCon Recap talking about all of the CrimeCon adventures, plus more about both Lauren and Susan's careers, their most memorable interviews and more!
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About Hidden True Crime
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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Chad Daybell's Prison Letters are here and Lauren and Dr.John are back together, at their kitchen table where it all began.
About Hidden True Crime
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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When police discovered a newborn baby hidden in a trash bag in college student Laken Snelling’s closet, the shocking case made national headlines. Once a homecoming queen and pageant winner, Laken is now facing felony charges—while questions swirl: Was this a desperate act of panic, or something far more sinister? In this episode, we unpack everything we know so far, explore chilling parallels to other cases, and ask: who really was Laken Snelling, and how did it come to this?
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About Hidden True Crime
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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As the search for baby Emmanuel Haro continues while his parents remain behind bars, new details have continued to come out.
About Hidden True Crime
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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1Chad Daybell is officially speaking out via long, lengthy letters from death row... Lauren has read them all and she is here to give you the breakdown of what is revealed in his first 5 letters.
About Hidden True Crime
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the complex psychological portrait of Kendra Licari, the Michigan mother whose anonymous text-based cyberbullying of her own daughter, Lauryn, and Lauryn’s ex-boyfriend, Owen, shook communities when exposed in Unknown Number: The High School Catfish.
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About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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Day 9 was the turning point in the Donna Adelson trial. From fiery closing arguments to a stunningly fast verdict, the courtroom saw it all—accusations, rebuttals, and finally, the jury’s decision. We break down how both sides made their case, why the defense struggled, and what the guilty verdict means in this high-stakes family murder plot.
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000670853208
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About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime
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Day 8 of the Donna Adelson trial brought defense experts who painted Wendi’s divorce as “routine,” not a bitter custody war, and pushed back on claims Donna pulled the strings. But prosecutors fought to keep their narrative intact, highlighting coded language, money disputes, and Donna’s looming decision on whether to testify. By the end of the day, the defense rested—setting the stage for closings and verdict watch.
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000670853208
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About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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After the prosecution rested on Friday, the defense is up next in the Donna Adelson trial.
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For the full Surviving the Survivor interview, go here: https://www.youtube.com/live/NEu1uhfrOug
About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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Dr. John is here to break down the Baby Emmanuel Haro case and what factors he thinks may have contributed to the alleged murder of Baby Emmanuel Haro.
About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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In this exclusive interview, Detectives Bobbi Jo Olson and Molly Harris tell all about what it was like working on the James Craig case. From the initial call, to the search warrants, to the trial, where they were still receiving tip calls, they give Hidden True Crime and exclusive look into the case.
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About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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The state ties its case together—Agent Sanford (day 3 on the stand) maps the arrests, backs up Katherine’s proffer, and spotlights Donna’s “outside your house” text, her planner, and the jailhouse script a handwriting expert says she wrote. The defense fires back: probable cause isn’t proof. Search photos, wiretaps, the 2016 “bump,” and Donna’s post-verdict travel plans cap the day as prosecutors rest.
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About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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Day 5 of the Donna Adelson trial zeroed in on wiretaps, secret meetings, and coded family conversations prosecutors say reveal the murder plot. From the FBI’s “bump” sting to Donna’s own words, the state is tightening its case against Donna.
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About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime
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Day 4 of the Donna Adelson trial dove deeper into the digital blueprint of murder. Prosecutors showed cell records, GPS logs, and rare landline calls linking Donna, Charlie, and Katherine to the hitmen before and after Dan Markel’s killing. The state argued “Dad’s birthday present” was code for murder, while jurors heard FBI agents break down the 2016 “bump” sting that rattled Donna and exposed her secret calls with Charlie.
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About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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Join Lauren and she goes over the latest updates in the Emmanuel Haro case, followed by an interview with boots on the ground reporter, Ahmed Bellozo
About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime
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Day 3 of the Donna Adelson trial brought explosive testimony. Wendi’s ex-boyfriend, Jeff LaCasse, told jurors she once said the only way she could move to Miami was “if something happened to Dan.” Katherine Magbanua—already serving life—took the stand, admitting she lied in earlier trials and detailing how Charlie and Donna pulled her into the plot. Prosecutors also rolled out the money trail and digital blueprint tying the Adelsons to Dan Markel’s murder.
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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-true-crime/id1521619380?i=1000670853208
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About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
Thank you for your support through sponsorships, subscribing, listening, and becoming a Patreon member at Patreon.com/HiddenTrueCrime
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Day 2 in the Donna Adelson trial was a big one... Wendi Adelson, the ex-wife of Dan Markel, and the daughter of Donna took the stand. Followed by Rob Markel, Donna's oldest son.
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About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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The trial of Donna Adelson is finally underway. Prosecutors say the 75-year-old matriarch helped orchestrate the murder of FSU law professor Dan Markel, her former son-in-law, in a bitter custody battle. In opening statements, the state painted Donna as a controlling mastermind—while the defense insisted she’s being scapegoated for her son Charlie’s crime. Witnesses, crime scene photos, and even Dan’s neighbor’s chilling 911 call set the tone for Day 1. And in a stunning twist, the defense pointed the finger at Wendi Adelson.
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About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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Jake and Rebecca Haro have officially been charged in the death of their 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, who was reported missing on August 14th, 2025. Hidden True Crime is here with all of the details you need to know.
About Hidden True Crime:
What started as a simple conversation at their dinner table became a captivating podcast. Join the dynamic duo of Dr. John Matthias, a criminal psychologist, and Lauren Matthias, an investigative journalist, as they delve into the psychological facets of unthinkable crimes every week. Their unique perspectives and in-depth analysis offer a fresh take on true crime storytelling.
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why wasn't he excommunicated
omg! I LOVE the song! LOL
great coverage L and Dr J, ty
you can tell he is used to being coddled by his parents....seriously dude, noone cares that u couldnt eat or that your having rolling panic attacks! there is a CHILD MISSING!
Lauren you are spot on with your statements. You are amazing. ❤
Most people who have depression are distorting reality when they say things like they're a horrible person and the world would be better off without them. In Lucy Letby's case, she was speaking the truth.
I'm so glad I listened to this, because even after reading about the crimes that Jodi Hildebrandt was arrested for, I had no idea how insidious this woman really is. I'm so glad she's finally in prison where she belongs.
She certainly knows what to say in a sentencing statement. Her lawyers must have given her really good advice. Criminal defendants should take note
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HTC, thank you for being our compassionate guide through this tragic saga.
I love you Anna! I love how you are showing how these people manipulate others. Thank you for sharing this.
This is a fascinating episode. HTC never fails to leave me new insights.
I have so many comments about this episode ! a lot of what she said contradicts what ex flds woman have spoken out about recently.
Sorry, Lori have her children killed - to get a rid of them and not to send them to a better place. She did it with her ex husbands.
I really love this podcast. I stumbled upon it and I'm glad I did. If I had one piece of feedback, however, it would be that I wish they did a little more prep for ad breaks. It's quite jarring to be listening along and then have an abrupt cut to an ad without warning. otherwise, love it!
oh my god! this podcast is like therapy to me and I love it and I'm blown away by it
Oh my goodness! I just listened to the first episode. John has this amazing monologue about his son at the end and it just really touched me. Like just really was meaningful to me. Anyway, I'm excited for the rest of the podcast!
I watched a physic who says she connects with the spirit world and this is before they found the kids. and she said exactly how they died what they did to the bodies and everything. and what she saw was it was Alex who and his lovely sister so yes it was her not Chad. she said how he dismembered Caylee but would do it again because he didn't think it would have been so messy. so that's why they didn't dispose of the 2and child the same way. and then they found the kids and it was exactly what that wonan saw.
This lady is a bit batshit to be honest.. I'm athiest. I can respect people's right to believe any B. S they want.. I dont respect the belief.. The bible is full of horrors but yet that's the book yous live by..
Oh good grief, your podcast is so dry. I am a retired therapist. The research is essential but OMG...